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BUCKLE

Unique ID: LVPL-2AB59C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A fragment of a copper buckle of Post-Medieval date. The fragment consists of one half of the outer frame of a probale double looped buckle. The outer edge of the frame is decorated with a worn design, possibly intended to be floral. The groves of the decoration may also have served as a notch for the pin to rest. The object has a dark green patina and file marks are visible on the outer edge.

Dimensions: 23mm in length, 16mm in width, 3mm thick, 2.0g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1650

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 23 mm
Width: 16 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st May 2015 - Tuesday 30th June 2015

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Harold

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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